Clinically, the adverse symptoms induced by pneumothorax are usually seen in lung tissue injury and rupture, and gas entering pleural cavity causes discomfort, such as chest tightness, pain, limited activity, poor breathing and so on.

1, cough

Usually it is irritating dry cough, which is induced by gas stimulating pleura. Most of them are not serious, have no sputum, or have a small amount of bloodshot sputum, and those with empyema cough up pus.

2, chest pain

It usually appears suddenly, mostly in the chest and armpit, and may radiate to the patient's shoulders and back, as well as the upper abdomen and forearm. Chest pain, severe and persistent stabbing pain or knife cutting pain, cough and deep inhalation are aggravated on the side where pneumothorax occurs.

3, difficulty breathing

If the severity of this bad symptom is generally related to the speed and type of pneumothorax, and the degree of lung atrophy is closely related to the basic lung function. Young adults have no obvious lung lesions, and their lung function is generally good. If one lung collapses less than 20%, there are usually no adverse symptoms. Even 80% to 90% of the lungs are compressed, and I feel a little short of breath when I walk around and go upstairs.

Step 4 be shocked

It usually occurs in tension pneumothorax, but it has not been treated in time. In addition to severe breathing difficulties, patients will also have cyanosis and profuse sweating, as well as cold limbs, weak pulse, and even a drop in blood pressure, coma and death.

It is suggested that patients go to the hospital for further examination, such as positive and lateral nuclear magnetic resonance films, to make clear the condition, give priority to conservative treatment, and if necessary, surgical treatment and repair treatment. Pay attention to rest in life to avoid fatigue, reduce activities, clarify the condition, choose the best treatment plan under the guidance of doctors, and avoid missing the best treatment period.